Assistant Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy. This tenure-track faculty position leads pediatric content within the entry-level DPT program and serves as a key contributor to teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will teach, advise students, participate in committee work, and engage with the Belmont community and local church.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill in pediatric Physical Therapy
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity
• Ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software
• Ability to learn Canvas and BannerWeb
• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning
• Professional interaction with students and staff
• Ability to work with diverse groups and design courses

Responsibilities

• Teach in the entry-level DPT program
• Advise and mentor students in research and class projects
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development
• Participate in department and university committees
• Maintain office hours and manage online grading
• Support Belmont's mission and community involvement
• Complete 18 workload hours per academic year
• Engage with local church and community

Skills

Pediatric Physical Therapy knowledge

Scholarly activity

Student mentoring

MS Office / computer skills

Technology integration

Professional communication

Curriculum design collaboration

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

DPT or clinical doctorate with ABPTS PCS

Tennessee PT license eligibility

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)

Full-Time

Department

Coll Pharmacy&Health Sciences

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Position purpose: Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy serving as lead faculty member in pediatric content.

Job functions

• Complete equivalent of 18 workload hours per academic year.
• Teach in the entry-level DPT program
• Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
• Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Participate in a local church and the community.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• Manage online grading system.
• Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
• Maintain regular office hours.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Knowledge and skill in pediatric Physical Therapy
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of Canvas (learning management system) and BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education

Preferred academic doctorate or DPT with ABPTS Pediatric Specialty Certification (PCS). Eligible for Tennessee Physical Therapy license.

Required Experience

A minimum of 4 years of clinical experience with pediatric patients and/or teaching experience.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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